Friday, October 14, 2011

Oh Man, Oh Man... Friday!

Sunrise over Sea Oats, Folly Beach, SC  © Doug Hickok


In Daniel Defoe's classic novel, the castaway Robinson Crusoe happily discovers a companion on his deserted island (on a Friday), and names him Man Friday. 
Little did he know he continued a long tradition of welcoming Fridays 
that dates back to ancient times.

The Roman word for the sixth day of the week was dies Veneris, a day dedicated to Venus (who wouldn't mind welcoming the sight of this renown goddess of beauty?). In Norse mythology, the counterpoint of Venus was Freyja, hence Friday, from the Old English interpretation of the word. Freyja was the goddess of love and marriage. So it is no surprise that Norsemen considered Freyja's day one of good luck, and they often 
held weddings on this day, another reason to celebrate the arrival of Fridays.

So I welcome Friday with open arms, and thankfulness for the start of a new weekend.

Here's to Friday... Prosit!

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19 comments:

  1. DianneOctober 14, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    A great welcome to Friday - Lovely composition with the shore grass in the fore-ground.

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  2. LasseOctober 14, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    Marvellous post!

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  3. LauraOctober 14, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    wonderful Sunrise! Wow!

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  4. fabrizioOctober 14, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    what a splendid image, really a masterpiece, my compliments Doug

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  5. Traveling HawkOctober 14, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    'thankfulness for the start of a new weekend'. this is what I always feel on this day :) Have a nice weekend!

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  6. KathyOctober 14, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    I've just run out of adjectives to describe your work, Doug. This is beautiful!

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  7. JoeOctober 14, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    I'm with you Doug. Hope I can find me a sunrise like this one on the weekend.

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  8. OlaOctober 14, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    I fully agree, I want to celebrate Friday too:)

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  9. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"October 14, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Great photo - any day of the week!

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  10. brattcatOctober 14, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    may friday bring you luck and love. thanks for bringing us this reminder to greet the day.

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  11. yzOctober 14, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    fantastic light

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  12. LúciaOctober 14, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    This is the kind of shot that always makes me feel better, it's beautiful.
    Have a good weekend Doug! ;-)

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  13. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Great and lovely shot. Have a great weekend.:)

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  14. A.BarlowOctober 14, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    My thoughts exactly! Happy Friday!

    I like the warmth in this and great perspective.

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  15. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Prosit :)
    Love it

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  16. Marie LCOctober 15, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Wonderful sunrise and colors. MERVEILLEUX !

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  17. Marius BarbuOctober 16, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Foarte frumos, pictural, clasic si de mare efect!

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  18. ChristopherOctober 18, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Such beautiful simplicity--I just want to soak this in

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  19. rianNovember 5, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    love the soothing feel one experiences while looking at this scene.. nicely captured..

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